LeoAllen

ALLEN, MR. LEO (Husband of Louise) Muskegon Mr. Leo Allen, age 89, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Muskegon. He was born on June 5, 1923 in Muskegon to Clifford and LaVina (Swinehart) Allen, and resided in the area all of his life. Leo was a Veteran of the Army Air Corps, and served during WWII in the South Pacific. He was a life member of VFW 8846, and an active member of the Vikings. Leo worked at Brunswick for 31 years before retiring in 1983. He was a former member of Lakeside United Methodist Church, and enjoyed hunting at his cabin in Manton, fishing, and was active in slow pitch softball. On March 24, 1945 he married the former Louise Spyke and she survives him along with two children, Stephen (Jayne) Allen of Twin Lake and Karen Vlas of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren, Jeff (Jennifer) Vlas, Jamie (Lisa) Vlas, Eric (Trisha) Allen, Gregory (Rachel) Allen, and Jeanne (Chris) Becker; six great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Leo was preceded in death by a great grandson, Trevor Jon Allen in 2003; and two brothers, Gerald and Forrest Allen. The MEMORIAL SERVICE will be 11AM Friday, November 9th at The Walburn Chapel 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565 VISITATION with the family will be 6-8 PM Thursday, November 8th and 1 hour prior to the service, from 10-11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Linne Lodge No. 57 Vikings Scholarship Fund or Harbor Hospice will be appreciated. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.